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With a bigger location comes a bigger kitchen, and Executive Chef Ross Petrozz expresses excitement over bringing in new foods and focusing on Ramen Bowls original dishes. " I am most excited to work on the original menu, go back to our classics and bring in new food that is on par with it. I feel like the sky is the limit with this kitchen," Petrozz said.

FEATURE: Ramen Reboot

Ava Talbott, Reporter March 29, 2024

Ramen Bowls is a popular Lawrence restaurant, bringing in many people every week. They recently closed their doors on Mass St. and on Feb. 29 reopened its doors at a new location about twice as big.  This...

Digital Illustration by Luna Hu

OPINION: Lunch Crunch

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2024

Dragging through a seven-hour school day is taxing on the mind and body, students work through test taking, writing notes or participating in class discussions for hours on end. For most students, lunch...

Illustration by Allison Mayhew.

FEATURE: Rise in Instagram Reels

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2024

What started as an attempt to mimic popular app TikTok’s continuous short-video platform style has now gained its popularity– According to LinkedIn, 30% of the time spent on Instagram’s platform...

With the large quantity of games during March Madness, restaurants and bars schedule workers more to account for the influx in customers March Madness brings.

FEATURE: Working Through March Madness

Claire Heinritz, Reporter March 29, 2024

During March Madness, sports bars and restaurants fill with customers eager to watch their favorite teams play.  With long waitlists at sports bars, working high school students rush to clear tables...

Illustration by Geneva Sabatini.

EDITORIAL: Age Cutoff for Political Office

Evie Chancy, Phoebe Morris, and Maria Mosconi March 29, 2024

When the new generation of voters make their way to the polls and step into the voting box, the few names printed onto their ballot will all be over half a century older than them.  Despite the average...

Celebrating the victory of the game, junior Yusef Iskandrani hugs his mother. Iskandrani played throughout the varsity soccer season while observing Ramadan. "The most challenging aspect of Ramadan is being really thirsty. I cramp so much during the games because my muscles have no water or nutrition to last me my whole game. It's extremely challenging but I know god will help me through out the way."

FEATURE: Fueled By Faith

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the horizon on the night of March 10, junior Yusef Iskandrani and his family began Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Throughout this month,...

Illustration by Kouri Demelash

FEATURE: Look into Kitchen Staff’s Routine

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team March 28, 2024

As students make their way through the lunch line every day, they are met with the same faces behind the counter. Despite how well acquainted many are with these familiar figures, what they don't see is...

Archived photo by Mallory Thompson

SPORTS: Lady Firebirds Swinging to Continue a Legacy

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter March 28, 2024

During the past few years, the varsity softball team has set winning standards on the field and has nurtured several players who proceeded to play the sport at a college level. This year, ambitious senior...

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor March 22, 2024

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